CNC Lathe Operator/Miscellaneous Cell Operator

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Jeannette (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Ebara Elliott Energy in the United States is seeking a skilled machinist who can handle layout, machining, sub-assembly, and dimensional checking to turn drawings into precise parts.

You will work with a broad range of machines, set up tools and fixtures, verify micrometer accuracy, and ensure parts meet specifications while following safety rules and maintaining organized work areas. Shifts cover 1st through 3rd, with possible overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able and willing to work 1st (7am-3pm), 2nd (3pm-11pm), and 3rd (11pm-7am) shifts. Shifts are not guaranteed and are subject to realignment.
• Must be able and willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Layout from prints and work orders; pull materials from stock and fixture parts.
• Set up machines, adjust tools, clamps, and fixtures; verify micrometer accuracy.
• Machining operations; monitor speeds; inspect parts and ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Finish and assemble as required; deburr, dress tools, and submit parts for inspection.
• Handle materials with hoists/cranes; maintain a clean, organized work area; follow safety rules.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview & Responsibilities

We're looking for a skilled machinist who can do it all-layout, machining, sub-assembly, and dimensional checking. You'll be the one who takes a drawing or sketch and turns it into a precision part or sub-assembly. If you take pride in accuracy and like working with a variety of equipment, this role offers plenty of variety and challenge.

Equipment You'll Use

You'll work with a broad range of machines and tools, including:

• Layout machines
• Vertical boring mills (manual and CNC controlled)
• Horizontal boring mills
• Planer milling machines
• Radial and angular drill presses
• Measuring devices, hand tools, fixtures, and deburring tools
• Pedestal tool grinders and tap disintegrator
• Jib hoist, overhead crane, forklift trucks
• Personal computer

What You'll Do Day-to-Day

Layout & Setup

• Work from and interpret prints, drawings, and work orders
• Make sketches as needed; obtain drawings, tools, and fixtures from the tool crib
• Pull necessary material from stock
• Lay out castings, forgings, plate fabrications, and machined parts
• Mark angles, radii, tapers, bolt circles, etc., and center punch as needed
• Paint guidelines, dimension figures, and instructions on material for downstream operations
• Stencil or stamp parts for identification
• Go into other areas for layout work when required

Machining

• Set up machines by installing and adjusting tools, clamps, and fixtures
• Position and align parts; set proper feeds and speeds
• Insert tape or operate manually; press buttons to initiate tape control cycles
• Perform required machining operations
• Monitor spindle speed
• Verify micrometer accuracy
• Check parts with measuring devices to ensure operations are complete

Finishing & Assembly

• Assemble and disassemble as required
• Deburr all machined areas (including simultaneously with machine operations)
• Submit parts for inspection as required
• Use grinding attachments; grind tools from blanks
• Adjust, change, and dress tools
• Operate a tap disintegrator as needed

Material Handling & Safety

• Use hoist, crane, and forklift truck to obtain and move materials
• Perform crane hooking and unhooking
• Work from ladders and scaffolds when needed
• Lubricate machines; wipe and oil machine ways
• Perform routine preventive maintenance
• Keep tools, material, equipment, and work area organized
• Report defective material or equipment to supervision
• Follow all safety rules
• Report production count, time, and identifying data as required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able and willing to work 1st (7am-3pm), 2nd (3pm-11pm), and 3rd (11pm-7am) shifts. Shifts are not guaranteed and are subject to realignment.
• Must be able and willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ebara Elliott Energy is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the federal, state or local laws of the United States. Applicants and employees are protected under U.S. federal law from discrimination.